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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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